This fence reference table shows the posts needed for a range of fence length values, assuming a post spacing of 8 ft. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Fence Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Fence length | Posts needed | Fence sections |
|---|---|---|
| 25 ft | 5 | 4 |
| 50 ft | 8 | 7 |
| 75 ft | 11 | 10 |
| 100 ft | 14 | 13 |
| 150 ft | 20 | 19 |
| 200 ft | 26 | 25 |
| 300 ft | 39 | 38 |
| 500 ft | 64 | 63 |
| 700 ft | 89 | 88 |
| 1,000 ft | 126 | 125 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your fence length and read across to the posts needed. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Fence Calculator for a precise answer.
Need a value that is not in the table? — the Fence Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.
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